Friend, Not Faultfinder

From the Gaian Tarot, the Four of Water (Cups); from the Goddess Oracle, Freya:

To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.

– Robert Morley 

It's no wonder we're not always nice to people - we "do unto others" just as we treat ourselves. The companion book states that the Four of Cups/Water is about replenishing our emotional reserves - a big bar of chocolate or a box from Amazon won't cut it. Indulging in those things might offer brief pleasure but that lacks the same quality and benefit as joy. Connection with others, creative outlets, and the marvels of nature are some possible alternatives. Freya invites us to love and reconnect with our bodies. It might seem like this is easier for younger folks, who aren't dealing with wrinkles and the aches and pains of aging, yet they also focus on every flaw. However, it is our bodies that allow us to hug others, to craft and construct, and enjoy the beauty and wonder of nature. Our bodies need us to be a friend, not a faultfinder.